Items tagged “calcaneal fracture”
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Lover's fracture
Lover's fracture, also known as Don Juan fracture or Casanova fracture is a type of calcaneal fracture. They are fractures of the calcaneal body and may be intra- or extra-articular.
History and etymology
The name "lover's fracture" is derived from the fact that a suitor may jump from great he...
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Gissane angle
Gissane angle, also known as the "critical angle of Gissane", is a measurement on lateral foot radiographs used to evaluate the severity of calcaneal fractures.
Measurement
The Gissane angle is measured by drawing lines along the superior surfaces of the anterior process and the posterior face...